What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Clinical Case Manager position at SUNY Upstate Medical University?
- Syracuse
- Registered Nurses
- Full-time
- Opening on: Nov 24 2025
- Nursing-Case Management
- State of New York
- TH Staff Associate, NSSL4
- 86698
- UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)
Job Summary:
The Pediatric Clinical Case Manager's primary responsibility is to facilitate the continuum of care for an assigned number of pediatric cases by managing, coordinating, facilitating and monitoring resources to achieve optimal clinical outcomes, utilization of services and financial goals. Oversees the discharge process for all patients within the unit/core service area. The Case manager is integral to the team effort to establish a safe and appropriate discharge plan/plan of care. It is essential that the case manager possess a working knowledge of the spectrum of hospital and post discharge services that are available.
Minimum Qualifications:
NYS licensed RN (or eligible), Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a healthcare-related field, plus a minimum of three (3) years acute care RN or acute care, transitional care, or chronic care RN/case management experience OR Associates degree in Nursing and five (5) years acute care RN or acute care, transitional care, or chronic care RN/case management experience required. *If Associate in Nursing, must be enrolled in an accredited BSN program with an anticipated graduation date within the next 2 years. Will be appointed temporary until receipt of BSN. CPR-BLS certification is required by the time of appointment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in Nursing or healthcare related field preferred. Prior pediatric acute care RN or pediatric case management experience preferred. General medical/surgical pediatric experience preferred. PRI certification a plus.
Work Days:
Monday-Friday with some weekend and holiday coverage
Message to Applicants:
Recruitment Office: Human Resources
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability or other protected classes under State and Federal law.